Rifle Scopes Help choosing my first scope

[mebreakrock]

I'm an iron sights/red dot guy but I am wanting to get into (somewhat) long range target shooting and hunting with my Aero AR-10 in .308 16 inch barrel. I would really appreciate suggestions from the experienced people here. Typical ranges will be 100-500 yards but would like to be able to stretch out to 800 sometimes although this isn't a dealbreaker at all. My priority is durability and ability to hold zero as I can be a bit rough on my rifles. FOV is also important to me because most of my hunting shots would be less than 200 yards. my budget is $1,300. I know I can't get the best for that price but it's what I can afford. My current thoughts are a 4X ACOG, Vortex Razor HD 1-6, Zeiss Conquest V4 3-15, or a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15 but I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks in advance.

 

[FuhQ]

As far as glass quality goes, the Vortex Razor HD 1-6 would be the best of that list you gave, IMO.

I would also suggest a Vortex Spitfire 5x Prism scope. I have 2 of the older Spitfire Gen1 3x versions, and they're bulletproof.

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If you want a longer range scope, something you can hunt with, and shoot long range, then I'd take a look at the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 FFP. You can find them like $600.

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm FFP EBR-8 Riflescope SE-1801

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I have the SFP version (2nd Focal Plane) for about 2 years now, and it's been great. It's been bumped, bounced, knocked-around, etc... and it's held zero just fine.Here's the SFP version (the one I have) with the mount using the code "STRIKE" for only $299!!! I might even order another one at that price.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-8x24-gen2-riflescope-w-ar-bdc3-reticle-vortex-sport-cantilever-30mm-ring-mount-2-offset.html

Another option... The brand new Atibal 1-10x30 LPVO...

Atibal X 1-10x30 FFP - Black Collar Arms

Atibal X 1-10x30 First Focal Plane, XV2 Reticle, ED Glass, Daylight Bright MIL XV2 Reticle The Atibal X zooms smoothly from true zero-magnification 1x all the way up to 10x. It has fantastic glass quality and is such an amazing fit for a Black Collar Arms pistol build we just had to carry it...

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[adavis1138]

For that money and set up I’d get an NXS 2.5-10x42 or a used Mark 5 3.6-18.

 

[CSTactical]

I'm an iron sights/red dot guy but I am wanting to get into (somewhat) long range target shooting and hunting with my Aero AR-10 in .308 16 inch barrel. I would really appreciate suggestions from the experienced people here. Typical ranges will be 100-500 yards but would like to be able to stretch out to 800 sometimes although this isn't a dealbreaker at all. My priority is durability and ability to hold zero as I can be a bit rough on my rifles. FOV is also important to me because most of my hunting shots would be less than 200 yards. my budget is $1,300. I know I can't get the best for that price but it's what I can afford. My current thoughts are a 4X ACOG, Vortex Razor HD 1-6, Zeiss Conquest V4 3-15, or a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15 but I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks in advance.

An open box Vortex LHT FFP would also be a great option under your budget https://cstactical.com/razor-hd-lht-4-5-22x50-ffp-riflescope/

 

[Mjnelson]

Your going to get a lot of opinions. But that’s a good thing.
At that price range you open a lot of doors to quality optics with proven track records. I would look closely at Japanese offerings (Tract, Razor, Cronus, etc)
You could possibly find a used USA made scope on the classifieds that meet your budget. ( Mark5, XTR3)
Durability and tracking is going to be about as good as it gets with these offerings so I would focus on what feature sets you want. Such as reticle and turrets. And narrow your search from there.